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NOTE: These are in alphabetical order and are not rated individually because they all offer something unique! Click here to go to the map and find out where each store is located in relation to each other.

Active Endeavors: located at 138 S Clinton Street. This store is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast, selling winter apparel, hiking boots, sleeping bags, etc. They carry brands such as Patagonia and The North Face. (Don’t know which brand one to buy? Check back in a couple days for my next post comparing Patagonia and TNF jackets.)

InBox: located at 114 S Clinton Street. The owner buys some of her apparrel from U.K. brands–you know what that means, they are always on top of trends! Don’t be afraid to try on a fringey shirt or holey leggings, you may surprise yourself and will be ahead of the pack in terms of fashion.

Iowa Book: located at 8 S Clinton Street, right across for the Old Capitol building. Haven’t you heard the commercial? “Iowa Book… It’s a one of a kind book store.” Yes, yes it is–tons of Hawkeye gear including the Victoria’s Secret line.

Catherine’s: located at 7 S Dubuque Street. Catherine’s is a bit more pricey than the rest of these stores so I’d only go here for nice quality designer jean–they carry 7 For All Mankind, J Brand and Hudson Jeans.

Cheap & Chic: located at 105 S Dubuque Street. This store is actually owned by the same people who run Catherine’s just down the block. Always check this place before Catherine’s as they sell some of the same things here…FOR LESS! Definitely a place to go for a reasonably priced cute shirt.

Dulcinea: located at 2 S. Dubuque Street. This corner store always has a variety of dresses in stock. If you’re looking for anything from a babydoll dress to a floor length dress check here.

Raygun: located in the pedestrian mall at 103 East College Street, this funky shop makes funny T-shirts featuring Iowa. For example a popular one is: “Iowa City: all of the creativity went into its name. You can also have them print your own designs.

Silver Spider: located in the Old Capitol Mall at 201 S Clinton Street #154. JEWELRY JEWELRY JEWELRY! This place has it ALL. No joke, anything you could want is at this place. And don’t forget to add an inappropriate magnet to your bag when you go to check out.

Textiles: located in the Pedestrian Mall at 109 S Dubuque Street. This store targets a bit of an older crowed i.e. not college students, more like college students’ moms. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pop in to check out their Hobo International handbags and belts, they also always have a huge stock of scarves!